FAQs
Do You Accept Work Experience Placements?
The quick and easy answer is “no”. The reason we don’t accept work experience placements is that the modelling industry is quite an unpredictable one. We usually don’t know our location or activities with more than a month’s notice. Given that highschool work experience programs require everything to be organised well in advance it’s just [...]
View PageDo you supply models for TFP (time for portfolio) work?
Models always require up-to-date portfolios and TFP work is a great way to try new things and branch out into new skill sets. We also understand that new photographers, designers, MUAs, stylists, etc. don’t always have a budget to pay models for their services. Unfortunately it takes just as much time and effort to book [...]
View PageHow do I sign with you as a model?
Signing with a manager is a serious matter. It is important for the manager to determine whether the model is right for the company just as it is important for the model to determine if the manager is going to best represent their interests. The signing process happens in a few stages:
View PageI Live in a Rural Area or Country Town: Can I be a Model?
Of course. Some of Australia’s most beautiful people come from rural and outback areas. Miranda Kerr is from Gunnedah, New South Wales. Travis Fimmel is from Lockington (near Echuca), Victoria. Samantha Harris is from Tweed Heads, New South Wales. It doesn’t matter where you are from, the only requirement is that you must be willing [...]
View PageModel Call Sheet: How To
I get a lot of shoot directors asking how I would like the shoot details presented to my models. The only concrete answer is “All at once”. There is nothing more confusing than little bits of information trickling through at a time (location one day, then time the next, what to bring in another email…). [...]
View PageModel Management Costs and Contract Summary
When you engage Mark Fitzgerald Management you gain access to experience, contacts, resources and many hours of time. For this the charges are as follows: Retainer: $1,500 (including gst) per year Commission: 10% of gross model earnings A detailed contract will be offered when the time comes, but the following is an outline [...]
View PageWhat is a Polaroid?
In the modelling world the word “polaroid” no longer necessarily refers to the self-developing photograph, but the idea remains the same. Modelling Polaroids are simple, honest snapshots intended to show clients the unaltered palette with which they will work. The perfect modelling polaroid should consist of: – Minimal make up – Hair un-straightened and simply [...]
View PageWhat is a Show Reel?
A show reel (sometimes referred to as a video clip, video demo or demo reel) is an important part of submitting for modelling jobs, especially ones with big budgets or where the model will become a recognisable face of a brand. The purpose of a show reel is to show the client how the model [...]
View PageWhat photos should I include in my modelling portfolio?
Your portfolio should be the best representation of modelling work you have completed to date. In your portfolio you should include photos from professional shoots, test shoots, runway walks and any paid work. If you have booked a portfolio shoot with a photographer and would like to know what looks to go for, the following [...]
View PageWhat physical attributes are required of a model?
Your body type will often dictate the type of modelling to which you are suited. The following requirements are generalisations only and in certain cases an amazing look or talent can overrule the below specifications. Catwalk Modelling Height: Males: 180cm (5’11″) – 190cm (6’3″) Females: 175cm (5’9″) - 180cm (5’11″) Age (minimum): Males: 17yo Females: [...]
View PageWhat Should a Model Carry in Their Kit?
As a model, some jobs you attend will have everything supplied and you won’t have to think about bringing anything. Other jobs will ask you to style yourself entirely, though this is rare and usually only at the beginner end of the industry. Most jobs will fall somewhere in between where you will be asked [...]
View PageWhy Was My Model Application Rejected?
If you’ve applied to a model manager or agent but been rejected then this page is for you. Nobody likes rejection, be it giving or receiving. It’s never a nice feeling to tell someone that you won’t help them do what they want to do. It is natural that the first question you ask is [...]
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